The Kanda Man-Eater
One can suffer a bad case of mixed emotions when trying to call in a man-killing tiger. However little faith we have in the superstitions we share with others—13 at a table, the passing of wine at dinner, walking under a ladder, and so on—our own private...
Neil “Gobbler” Cost (1923-2002): King Of Turkey Callmakers
With the death of Neil Cost on May 29, 2002, at the age of 78, the turkey hunting world lost the most renowned of all callmakers. I was also fortunate enough to personally know this extraordinarily skilled craftsman whose callmaking earned him national acclaim and to...
Bighorn Sheep Season Will Have Increased Opportunities
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission voted to allow up to a total of eight bighorn sheep licenses for the 2020 season. Of the eight licenses, one will be an auction license and the revenue specifically used for bighorn sheep management. The...
2020 Lanai Mouflon Sheep Hunting Season
The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, announced that applications for the 2020 Lanai mouflon sheep hunting season, together with instruction sheets, will be available at all Division of Forestry and Wildlife...
Great Dogs
The most difficult part of nurturing a great dog is keeping yourself straight. I think of the dogs I have loved. Bird dogs. Yours and mine. I think of the ways I have loved them. This time, aside loyalty and devotion—almost a given within kind and understanding...
Eukanuba Puppy Formulas For Sporting Breeds
Puppies have unique nutritional needs to help them grow and explore their new world and Eukanuba has developed special puppy formulas that provide complete and balanced nutrition giving puppies a great head start. The formulas include a natural fiber and prebiotic...
The Legend Of Old Three Legs
For nearly a decade the canny old wolf eluded the best hunters and trappers while waging a reign of terror on farmers and wildlife. Despite his one serious handicap, he was a streamlined and highly efficient killing machine. It almost seemed as though all the savagery...
Missouri Forecasts Challenging Spring Turkey Hunting
Missouri turkey hunters can expect a challenging spring season according to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The spring turkey hunting season starts with a youth-only weekend April 4 and 5 followed by the regular spring season April 20 through May 10....
Aerial Survey Shows MN Moose Population Is Stable
For the ninth year in a row, Minnesota’s moose population remains relatively stable, but reproductive success – one of the factors that has the greatest impact on moose survival over time – remains low. This past winter, the DNR estimated the moose population to be...
Convicted Poacher Fined $17,500 For Unlawful Take of Deer Over Bait
A Granite Bay man has been convicted of poaching a trophy class deer with the use of bait and will pay an enhanced penalty. A tenacious investigation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and prosecution by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s...